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TTC December thread

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 22/11/2021 20:23

@kizzy97 @Peonies94 @Tinkerbell098 @jhodd @EvelynSalt starting this from those of us that are out this month and ready to go for December!

This part is nearly as bad as the TTW - waiting for AF to be over and to be able to crack on!

By my calculations we'll all know before Christmas if the next cycle has been a success for us - so hopefully either way happiness or sadness there will be lots of opportunities for lovely family time x

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BabyBird20 · 19/12/2021 18:18

Bfn this morn at 11dpo and af started early this eve so looks like I'm out this month. Feeling really deflated but inwards and upwards for a New year baby 😬🤞🏻🤞🏻Good luck and baby dust to anyone still in the running for a bfp for Christmas!!

oldermam · 19/12/2021 18:15

I've been symptom spotting. But the nausea and boob ache is undeniable really,

My problem is. I'm in work tonight on NICU. And some babies have a condition called cmv which is dangerous to pregnant people especially in the first trimester. I can't test until tues/wed. So don't wanna start the rumour mill. But I need to figure out a way to say "I can't look after that baby" without starting the rumour mill 😩🙈 I was hoping one of my friends would be in charge tonight but she's not. I just asked her and she told me the best way round. It is to request a certain baby. So I'll try that.

I'm 8dpo, I've only had tiredness but put that down to life stresses but the nausea started Friday and the boob pain started today, can't even bend over. They hurt! Of course I may just be imagining it all 🙈

Tinkerbell098 · 19/12/2021 17:29

Hi ladies, I’m CD30 today and did a test this morning. BFN!!! So expecting AF tomorrow (usual cycle length is 30 although last month was fairly short due to supplements I’ve started). I’ve joined the Jan thread so will see some of you over there. Good luck to everyone yet to test. Lots of baby dust to you all xx

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/12/2021 13:40

@kizzy97 thank you. I'm not fully in belief yet as today's was really weak compared to yesterday so I'm a little nervous still. Going to wait a few more days and test again

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kizzy97 · 19/12/2021 12:39

@mightbeyesmightbeno - congrats on your positive!

melbxldn · 19/12/2021 10:38

@Lert88 I know what you mean - I’ve had a racing heart last few days and I can’t work out if it’s a symptom or I’m just nervous / anxious to test! Good luck!

Lert88 · 19/12/2021 10:20

Thank you! I’ll test again if nothing appears in a couple of days. It’s just so hard to know if the nausea is symptoms of pregnancy or nerves!!! I’ll keep for fingers crossed for you too that that faint line gets stronger!

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/12/2021 09:51

Hi @Lert88 ! Congrats on the wedding and I hope you went somewhere lovely for honeymoon :) . I'm 15days PO today with a seemingly negative test. Whereas yesterday it was positive (only just, but something def there). Some people seem to get stronger test results in the afternoon / evening so I'm wondering if this might be me.
I also had spotting 12days PO and I believe that if you are going to get implantation spotting then it's usually between 10-14 days after ovulation so your 9 day doesn't sound too far off.

Will keep my fingers crossed for you that something develops over the next few days for you x

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/12/2021 09:47

I'm fairly annoyed with myself for testing again this morning and it looks like a BFN to me. I thought with FMU it would be stronger but it's def weaker if anything there at all. Really hoping over the next few days it gets stronger. I have my Xmas party to contend with too.

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/12/2021 09:46

[quote oldermam]@mightbeyesmightbeno so many mixed feelings going on tbh. I have symptoms that I couldn't possibly be imagining, nausea and tiredness is just beyond. Cramping on and off too, but already the anxiety and fear is kicking in. I've been on annual leave though with time on my hands And im back in working tonight so thankfully that will keep my mind off it. Then I have some Xmas prep to do and im back working wed thurs nights. [/quote]
❤️❤️❤️

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Lert88 · 19/12/2021 08:35

Hey everyone, this is my first post after quite a bit of lurking. I’m hoping to find others in a similar position as right now I feel crazy!
I’ve been off the pill since last year, but more focussed on TTC for the past 4 months. My average cycle is 26/27 days. I usually spot for couple of days before AF arrives properly, as well as cramps and leg pains.

This cycle I’m on day 30 with absolutely no sign of AF.
(I did have some spotting around 9dpo)
I ovulated while on our honeymoon (didn’t track LH as forgot to pack strips but all other signs were there and I’ve got pretty good at recognising the signs!) Being on honeymoon meant plenty of attempts were made 🙈
So here I am, around 16dpo. With no sign of AF arriving. I also feel incredibly nauseous but I’m pretty sure that’s just excitement/nerves!
I’ve tested this morning and got BFN.
Anyone else having a similar experience?

oldermam · 19/12/2021 08:16

@mightbeyesmightbeno so many mixed feelings going on tbh. I have symptoms that I couldn't possibly be imagining, nausea and tiredness is just beyond. Cramping on and off too, but already the anxiety and fear is kicking in. I've been on annual leave though with time on my hands And im back in working tonight so thankfully that will keep my mind off it. Then I have some Xmas prep to do and im back working wed thurs nights.

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/12/2021 07:42

@oldermam sounds like a good plan. And yes hold off on the testing as long as pos - I literally had a beg the day before at 12days PO and then this squinted at 13days PO so it makes a big difference!

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oldermam · 19/12/2021 07:34

@mightbeyesmightbeno

I'm currently 7dpo. So plan to test on tues/wed. I have the aspirin ready. And the early pregnancy unit that have seen me in the past through my testing and recurrent mc is in the same women and child unit my work is at (nicu) so I've cheekily asked them what I should do. They've said to just give them a call when I get a positive. (If)

Tempted to test but know it'll be silly! I've purposely left the pregnancy tests at home and I'm at OH's and my FMU 8/ gone already lol. I'm on a night shift tonight so no fmu tomorrow and then I'll be 9qp which is more reasonable!

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/12/2021 06:29

@oldermam what did you decide to do about getting prescriptions from GP?

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 19/12/2021 06:27

@melbxldn thank you!
Remember anything is possible - I would have never believed after a month of illness in our house, DTD only a couple of times and on days that I wasn't even sure if I did O or not thanks to dodgy OPKs that I would get a line. Also then spotting for a few days. I'm still in disbelief and am waiting until Monday to do another test.

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melbxldn · 18/12/2021 19:54

@mightbeyesmightbeno wow I’m so happy for you

@Ballygowenwater I hope you get either your bfp hopefully or AF soon, how confusing!

My bbt back up today so I am showing a dip but I know implantation dips a bit of a myth so trying not to get excited and will test Monday!

Theresamagicalplace · 18/12/2021 18:14

Thanks everyone! Confirmed with a digital this afternoon 😍 now just to hope it's a super sticky one!

@mightbeyesmightbeno that is so positive! Congratulations!

Good luck to everyone else still waiting or who have moved onto the next cycle. Hopefully see you on the birth club threads!

Ballygowenwater · 18/12/2021 16:32

That’s a definite positive @mightbeyesmightbeno!! Congratulations 🎉

I’m now 4 days late but haven’t tested today because im pretty convinced im just late, not pregnant. Last 3 days haven’t even had a hint of a positive. Just want it over with now to try again next month

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mightbeyesmightbeno · 18/12/2021 16:03

Can't quite believe it .....
was certain I was out as have been spotting for 3 days now, very light just on wiping. Must be implantation bleed!

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Beck3115 · 18/12/2021 15:16

Congratulations @Theresamagicalplace lovely news!!

I’m only 2/3 dpo but not holding our much hope for this cycle as we didn’t time things right.

I’ve got lower back back ache, aches in my sides/ tummy and shooty cervix pains. Also had some realllly gross snotty cm and now back to lots of clear ew type cm. Way too early for implantation and way past ovulation so I have no idea what it is x

Itsme101 · 18/12/2021 11:58

i would like a miracle too lost both my parents in 2019 so ready to get on with life now and have some more happy in my life still not sure if this is my period or not but time will tell and got some bits ordered ready to help if not

good luck to you too and sorry about your miscarriage

frenchie4002 · 18/12/2021 10:50

Good luck @Itsme101
Congrats @Theresamagicalplace!! How wonderful.

I can feel AF coming on but I was sure she was in my last pregnancy - the symptoms are so similar, Sore boobs and cramps. If she hasn’t arrived by Monday I’ll do a frer. Realllly wanting a Christmas miracle. After my miscarriage I can’t see myself feeling truly happy until I get pregnant again!!

melbxldn · 18/12/2021 10:18

@Theresamagicalplace huge congrats!!

melbxldn · 18/12/2021 10:18

@saltedcaramelanything I had such a vivid dream last night too. I’m running very hot today, hubby keeps saying I feel very warm, but my temp was low again which normally means my period. I think I’ll test Monday at 10-11dpo